Saulsberry inspires tomorrow's leaders with Top Teen program

4:04 PM,
Feb. 24, 2014

Melonie Saulsberry is the works with Top Teens. On Saturday the group held a fundraiser at near the end of the Black History parade. Behind her are,from left, Nick Stroud, Chris Ward, Jaylen Cole and Shaterrica Butler.

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Melonie Saulsberry begrudgingly admits she's a leader. She's much more comfortable recognizing those around her for the success of northeastern Louisiana's Top Teens of America program.

But Saulsberry plays a large role in that success as the group's adviser. She's helping groom the region's next generation of black leaders through their involvement in the program.

Top Teens of America is a leadership training program that targets young people ages 14 and older up to their high school graduations. They learn life skills necessary for success in their lives now and for the future. ...